fast and curious

February 2016

This Monday is Leap Day, a day celebrated every four years by leaping up and down in an attempt to cause earthquakes. Like Mothers' Day, it was a holiday invented by the powerful greeting card lobby in collaboration with the USGS who likes to watch people jump up and down trying to cause earthquakes.

OK, none of that is true. Well, the only thing that is true is that Monday is Leap Day. Ready for your Leap Day themed puzzle? Hop to it!

This coming Leap Day, on February 29, 2016, a bouncing baby boy named Damon will be born. Because Damon will find it amusing, he will decide to celebrate his birthday only on Leap Days, so his 1st birthday will be February 29, 2020, his 2nd birthday will be February 29, 2024. Which birthday will Damon celebrate 100 years from his birth on February 29, 2116?

Happiness isn't found at the bottom of a pint of double chocolate chocolate chip chocolate ice cream, so today, we're bringing you lessons on finding your own happiness. We highly recommend watching them while eating salted caramel ice cream.

Cultivating Cheerfulnessby Dr. Christina Hibbert

Cheerfulness doesn't always come easy, so learn techniques to cultivate more joy in your life.

Creating Positive Change Through Habitsby Braco Pobric

Habits effect your happiness. Learn how easy it can be to make impactful changes to increase your happiness and help others.

Mindful Eating Skills for Total Wellnessby Suzanne Matthiessen

We make hundreds of food-related decisions every day, often with little thought. Discover how mindful eating can lead to increased energy, reduced stress, and whole-person wellness.

Self-Mastery with Meditationby Madeline Rinehart

Learn to use meditation to gain complete self-mastery over your thoughts, feelings, and even your future.

Unlocking Your Happinessby Ignite Life with Joeel & Natalie

With newfound awareness, develop better skills for day-to-day stressors and make decisions that bring happiness and success.

Practicing Mindfulness for Parentsby MommyZen

Learn ways to stay balanced and centered while dealing with the stresses of raising a special needs child.

It's primary season which means that counting votes has surpassed stalking Kardashians as the national pastime. Not that there's anything wrong with stalking the Kardashians, but... I can't do it. Yes, there is something wrong with stalking them.

This vote-themed puzzle is for recovering Kardashian-philes and for the Kardashians themselves. Good luck!

Jody ran for president in a particular primary election, in a particular state, for a particular party, and she did quite well. Always the number nerd, she discovered something cool. The number of votes she received was the largest number you could make if you separated the digits 1-6 into two 3-digit numbers and multiplied them. For example, 123 x 456 = 56,088; she received a lot more votes than that.

Sometimes it's hard to do what you know you should do. Frankly, it's easier to eat donuts and binge watch Gilligan's Island. So here are some lessons that come with the motivation to help you make it all happen!

How to Eat a Healthy Dietby Anne Ricci

Eating healthy with whole foods and a balanced diet can be easy, nutritious and delicious. Follow these principles to stay motivated and on track!

How to Set SMART Goalsby Alanis Business Academy

Do you often have difficulty establishing goals? Learn how to establish effective goals using the SMART model.

Happy Valentine's Day! On this most romantic of holidays, we tend to think of the most romantic things, like candle-lit dinners, long-stemmed roses, and brain-tickling puzzles. Because there really is nothing that brings you and your special someone together like logic puzzles.

I know what you're thinking: "Bring it on."

Marie and Pierre are nerds. Nerds in love. This Valentine's Day, Marie made Pierre a special gift but hid it in one of three labeled boxes. The red box had a label: "It's not in the green box." The green box had a label: "It's not in this box." And the blue box had a label: "It's in this box." Then, she added a twist; she told Pierre that at least one of the labels is true and at least one of the labels is false.

Valentine's Day is Sunday, so we're interrupting your personalized recommendations with lessons that will help you impress that special someone. We think learning Excel is pretty impressive, too, but maybe we're a bit too nerdy.

Romantic Date Night Dinnerby The Pescetarian and the Pig

A stress-free, romantic dinner is all about timing. Learn to create a four-course meal, perfect for Valentine's Day.

How to Make a Crystallized Pillar Candleby The O'Neil Sisters

Set the mood with beautiful, homemade crystallized pillar candles. Learn everything from setting up molds to melting wax.

Maple Jalapeño Chipotle Skirt Steakby John at Big Meat Sunday

Fire up the grill for this delicious skirt steak with maple, jalapeño, and chipotle marinade recipe.

Is it too late to wish you a happy new year? It actually might be a bit early. Monday February 8 is the Lunar New Year and billions around the world are going to celebrate it. Ready for your New Year themed puzzle?

Every year, Sophie gets lucky money (or lì xì in Vietnamese) in beautifully decorated red envelopes from her relatives. It was quite the haul this year! She even discovered something interesting about the amount she received: she collected less than $100, and if she reversed the digits, she would have 20% more.